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If you really love skateboarding, you'll probably want to learn the manual. It's easy, fun, and just awesome! It's also a very good trick to empress someone. If you really want to learn the manual, keep reading to find out how to do it!

Steps

Method1

Learning to Ollie

1

For you to be able to switch from the Ollie to Manual, you're going to need to learn an Ollie first.

Ollies aren't that hard to learn, but require a lot of practice. Once you have the Ollie down, everything else will be a breeze.

2

Start by riding.

3

Crouch down.

If you need to, bend down until your knees are tucked into your chest and tap the tail of the board onto the ground.

4

Slide your foot up the board and jump.

5

Level out.

Do this by bringing your back foot up while you are still in the air.

6

Land the Ollie.

Once you have the Ollie down, you're ready to go!

Method2

Learning the Manual

1

Now you should learn how to Manual. A Manual is simple to do and easy to learn.

A basic way to practice a manual is to just practice on balancing on your back trucks.

2

Ride up to the ledge you're going to Ollie and Manual on.

You give it about 2-3 pushes depending on how big the ledge is.

3

As soon as you're approaching the ledge, you must Ollie onto the ledge.

4

While you're in the air, make sure you land on your back truck. In order for you to do this, you're going to have to land softly and gently on the ledge.

5

While on the ledge balanced, get to the end of the ledge without falling.

Remember to focus on completing the trick and try to stay on the ledge.

Things You'll Need

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